Medico-legal occupational therapy is a specialised field that plays a crucial role in legal cases involving personal injury, medical negligence, workers’ compensation, and motor vehicle accidents. Kate has over 10 years’ experience conducting comprehensive medico-legal assessments and providing expert opinion.
We understand the intricate relationship between medical conditions, functional limitations, and the impact they have on an individual’s ability to perform daily activities, work, and engage in meaningful occupations.
Medico-legal occupational therapy assessments are conducted with meticulous attention to detail. We use evidence-based evaluation techniques to objectively assess an individual’s functional capacity, physical abilities, cognitive functioning, and the impact of their injuries or medical conditions on their overall well-being and quality of life. These assessments provide valuable insights that are essential in legal cases to determine the extent of damages and the need for ongoing care and support.
Our reports are written in a clear and concise manner, providing an objective analysis of the individual’s functional abilities and limitations as a result of the injury or medical condition. Our expert opinions serve as crucial evidence in legal proceedings, aiding lawyers, insurers, and the courts in making well-informed decisions regarding compensation, support, and rehabilitation requirements.
Ethics and objectivity are the pillars of our medico-legal occupational therapy services. We conduct assessments with the utmost integrity and adhere to professional standards and codes of conduct, ensuring that our findings are unbiased and accurate.
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